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May 5, 2025
5 Things to Know About High Value Care
Jessica Moschella, senior vice president of high value care at UVM Health Network, leads our efforts to evolve care delivery and improve the health of our patients and communities. Her work focuses on building a high-value care model that incentivizes high quality care through strategic partnerships
May 5, 2025
UVM Cares Builds Culture of Wellness
Faculty and staff members at the University of Vermont are known for their dedication to helping their students and communities learn, grow and thrive. But when stretched between work commitments and family life, it’s all too easy for personal health to slip through the cracks. Now, a new service
May 5, 2025
Microplastics Are Everywhere – Even in You
Tiny plastic particles have infiltrated nearly every aspect of modern life, from the food we eat to the water we drink and even the air we breathe. But beyond their environmental impact, researchers are uncovering alarming health risks linked to microplastics, including inflammation, hormonal
May 5, 2025
Sleep Smarter: A Researcher's 'Never' List for Better Sleep
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of health, yet an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in three adults in the United States report not getting enough daily rest or sleep. This widespread
May 5, 2025
Ask Our Expert: When Should I Use Telehealth?
Remote visits surged during the pandemic due to social distancing. Now, they're all about making health care more accessible and flexible for patients. Whether you have an acute issue or want to discuss your chronic care needs, you can attend your appointments from the comfort of your kitchen table
May 5, 2025
Hospice: Not Just for the Final Few Days
Weighing their options after a terminal diagnosis, Lincoln and Vickie initially didn’t consider hospice. It wasn’t something they’d discussed earlier in Lincoln’s journey, or something many health care providers had called to their attention. “What brought him to hospice was the cancer and the non
April 28, 2025
Fearless
It was cold and gray when I left my Jane Austen literature class at University of Vermont and headed for the emergency room of UVM Medical Center. I had double vision and a splitting headache, which I suspected was due to an ear infection or an issue with my glasses. I could have never predicted
April 16, 2025
'In the Arms of Angels'
High above the valley floor, alone on the edge of a wooded slope, Steve Stahl fell unconscious into the snow. His body temperature began to plummet. Nearby, Mike Jolly, RN, was enjoying a day of skiing at Stowe Mountain Resort with his long-time friend, Jared Supple. The two had first crossed paths
March 31, 2025
How a New Diabetes Program Changed My World
By StaciAnne Grove This past fall I was invited to a pilot program aimed at helping to educate patients about diabetes, how to manage it and how to make small changes with big results. Immediately prior to joining the program my hemoglobin A1c, which reflects average glucose readings over three
February 17, 2025
RSV Vaccination Is Critical to Infant Health
“RSV is the most common reason for children under one year old to be admitted to the hospital,” says Rebecca Bell, MD, a pediatric critical care physician at UVM Medical Center. “The kids that get the sickest are the youngest kids – particularly under six months old. Every year, our PICU is full of
February 13, 2025
Valentine's Heart Trouble
A volcano overflowing with lava. That’s how Vicki Mascareño-Nelson describes the pain in her jaw and chest last year, just days after Valentines Day. But her first thought may surprise you: It must be the chocolate. “I was eating some fancy leftover Valentine’s Day chocolates, and honestly I thought
February 5, 2025
From Wheelchair to Walking
Hazel Winter, 82, lives for her dog, Gracie. But as she aged, she found most other daily activities increasingly difficult. Plagued by fibromyalgia – a disorder characterized by pain, fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues – she found herself frequently in pain and experiencing debilitating
January 30, 2025
Is Alcohol the New Smoking?
Last month, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning: Alcohol consumption increases your risk of cancer. This risk is not confined to heavy drinkers. While most cancer deaths are linked to drinking levels that exceed U.S. Dietary Guidelines, even moderate consumption—such as one drink a day
January 30, 2025
Date Night at Home
Can cooking bring couples closer? Melissa Kelly, a registered dietitian with University of Vermont Medical Center Nutrition Services, believes it can. “Food isn’t just fuel. Food is a celebration. It’s an art,” she says. “It brings people together.” 7 Healthy Cooking Tips for Homemade Meals Kelly
January 28, 2025
Heads Up On the Slopes This Winter
Winter enthusiasts in the North Country live for days outside, but the inherent risks shouldn’t be overlooked. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant concern for skiers and snowboarders, accounting for up to 47% of injuries, with concussions comprising 70 to 90% of these TBIs. Understanding